高考英语全国卷2听力材料
2020年高考英语全国二卷(精校+答案+听力原文)
2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In the post office.C. In the street.2. What did Carl do?A. He designed a medal.B. He fixed a TV set.C. He took a test.3. What does the man do?A. He’s a tailor.B. He’s a waiter.C. He’s a shop assistant.4. When will the flight arrive?A. At 18:20.B. At 18:35.C. At 18:50.5. How can the man improve his article?A. By deleting unnecessary words.B. By adding a couple of points.C. By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
高考英语全国卷2真题参考答案
高考英语全国卷2真题第I卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman say about Susan?A. Susan is a fast worker.B. Susan did Jack’s homework.C. Susan didn’t do all her own homework.2.What does the man suggest that the woman should do?A. Put her report on his desk.B. Improve some parts of her paper.C. Mail her report to the publisher.3.If they leave now, how long will they be late for the show?A. 5 minutes.B. 10 minutes.C. Half an hour.4.What does the man think of the car?A. The car looks fine.B. It runs well, but it looks old.C. The engine is good, but the brakes need work.5.What are the two speakers talking about?A. A weekend plan.B. A football game.C. A weekend movie.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年高考英语全国Ⅱ Ⅲ卷听力(录音+原文+答案
2020年高考英语全国Ⅱ/Ⅲ卷听力（录音+原文+答案）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a supermarket.B.In the post office.C.In the street.2.What did Carl do?A.He designed a medal.B.He fixed a TV set.C.He took a test.3.What does the man do?A.He’s a tailor.B.He’s a waiter.C.He’s a shop assistant.4.When will the flight arrive?A.At18:20.B.At18:35.C.At18:50.5.How can the man improve his article?A.By deleting unnecessary words.B.By adding a couple of points.C.By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does Bill often do on Friday night?A.Visit his parents.B.Go to the movies.C.Walk along Broadway.7.Who watches musical plays most often?A.Bill.B.Sarah.C.Bill’s parents.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2016年高考英语全国卷II试题及答案(含听力)(精校版)【可修改文字】
可编辑修改精选全文完整版2016年高考全国卷II英语试题第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunchB. See her dentistC. Visit a friend2. What is the weather like now?A. It’s sunnyB. It’s rainyC. It’s cloudy3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apologyB. To ask for helpC. To discuss his studies4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By trainB. By carC. By bus5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a jobB. Go on a tripC. Get an assistant第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What time is it now?A. 1:45B. 2:10C. 2:157. What will the man do?A. Work on a projectB. See Linda in the libraryC. Meet with Professor Smith 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What are the speakers talking about?A. Having guests this weekendB. Going out for sightseeingC. Moving into a new house9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. NeighborsB. Husband and wifeC. Host and visitor10. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Work in his gardenB. Have a barbecueC. Do some shopping听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
2020年高考英语听力 全国卷1、2、3听力原文
2020年高考英语听力全国卷II/III （录音+原文）一卷听力试题第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. At a swimming pool.B. In a clothing shop.C. At a school lab.2. What will Tom do next?A. Turn down the music.B. Postpone the show.C. Stop practicing.3. What is the woman busy doing?A. Working on a paper.B. Tidying up the office.C. Organizing a party.4. When will Henry start his vacation?A. This weekend.B. Next week.C. At the end of August.5. What does Donna offer to do for Bill?A. Book a flight for him.B. Drive him to the airport.C. Help him park the car.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Pete call Lucy?A. To say that he’ll be late.B. To tell her about his work.C. To invite her to dinner.7. When is Pete going to see Lucy?A. At 6:00pm.B. At 6:45pm.C. At 8:00pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2023年高考全国甲卷英语听力原文
2023年高考全国甲卷英语听力原文(Text 1)W: Could you please tell me how I can get to the student dorm building?M: Sure. Turn left when you walk out of this register office. Pass the bookstore and you’ll see it.(Text 2)M: We couldn’t ask for a better day, could we, Barbara?W: I know, Steve. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. I love this time of year.M: Me too. The flowers are beautiful but calling for rain though.(Text 3)M: We got any plans this weekend?W: We might start with our vegetable garden, then the barbecue.M: Sounds fun, but I still want to go fishing with George.(Text 4)M: Lisa, I saw Jack this morning.W: You mean the former designer of our company? What’s he doing these days?M: He said he’s got a new job as an art reporter.(Text 5)W: Do you often go to the student union, Andrew?M: Pretty much. Once in a while I meet friendsthere, and I spend a lot of time organizing activities in different clubs or associations.(Text 6)W: What do you think, Terry?M: Well, it has one more bedroom than the last flat and the sitting room is big.W: But there is not enough cupboard space in the kitchen.M: It’s cheaper than the last one we saw and it is in a good neighborhood.W: Well, maybe we’ll have to see if the agent has anything else to show us.(Text 7)M: Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for what you’ve shared with our listeners. Now, please tell us, do you sometimes feel worried about your daughter, now that she’s grown up?W: Oh, I worry about her like all parents do. After she graduated from medical school, she went to volunteer medical service in Africa.M: Wow!W: That’s okay if communication was fine. But if there was no Internet or telephone connection, we could sometimes go two weeks without getting in touch with each other. That often worries me.(Text 8)W: Now, sell yourself in a minute please.M: I graduated from university two years ago, and have since been working in an accounting company.Apart from the knowledge and skills related to my major, I’m really goodwith computers. I have a large amount of experience working with big data. I think I’m well qualified for the accountant position here.W: Good! Why did you choose this company?M: Peterson has been my dream company all along. You value progress and focus on the quality of work more than the quantity. The flexible working hours and working from home is also attractive.W: Ah huh. What do you think is your biggest weakness?M: Well, when I work, I often concentrate so much on what I’m doing that I may have a hard time dealing with things that come up unexpectedly. That may be annoying to some people.W: All right. Thank you very much.(Text 9)W: So Robert, I guess you must be well into your third decade as a writer. How is life treating you?M: Fourth decade as a writer. Hmm, let me get my calculator out. Well, I guess I’ve been writing novels since the 1980s. So you’re right. But I have been writing all my life. And to answer your question, life has been treating me excellently.W: Can I ask you about your childhood? Were you a bookish child?M: In a strange way, I was a non-reader until I turned nine. I used to play basketball in the schoolyards of Brooklyn. My father was a high school teacher of physics and chemistry. And he was a big reader. He would bring books back from his high school library. One day, I read the last chapter of a book, the title of which I’ve long since forgotten. I liked it so much that I started reading the remainder. Interestingly, I read the chapters backwards until I got to the beginning. I really loved the experience, and I soon became an eager reader. Then myfather would bring piles of books home from the library. And I would read them all, and they were all fiction. I must add that I started reading the books from the start, as opposed to working backwards.(Text 10)M: Hello, I’m Maxim Vengerov, and I’m very happy to share with you my connection with open Tchaikovsky competition. It was June 1986 when I came to Moscow to participate in open Tchaikovsky competition at the age of 10 from Chelyabinsk. This was actually the turning point of my life. Then I attended a world music festival in Berlin. And it was interesting to say that a kid made his breakthrough already at the age of 10. And that was me. Now as a judge of the competition, I can see clearly the huge challenges facing the musicians in the competition. Where else can you see young players playing within ten days classical works and Russian traditional music before coming to the final stage? As a musician, it’s important to give maximum attention and time to your own reflections of your own feelings. So, what I’m really looking for in thecompetition is to meet someone who can touch me musically.I want to see the seed, at least the seed of the great tree that can grow. I would go for this violinist. I would gofor this musician.。
2024年高考英语新课标全国Ⅱ卷+答案详解(含听力)
2024年高考英语新课标全国Ⅱ卷+答案详解（含听力）（试题部分）一、阅读理解Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced WalkersThe Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00Start Point: Scratoes BridgeWalk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to HillwalkingEmmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00Start Point: Deerpark Car ParkWalk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the StarsWalking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30Start Point: The Town HallWalk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish ForestThis informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation AreaWalk Duration: 1.5 hours1．Which walk takes the shortest time?A．The Natural World.B．Introduction to Hillwalking.C．Moonlight Under the Stars.D．Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.2．What are participants in Walk 3 required to do?A．Wear proper clothes.B．Join a walking club.C．Get special permits.D．Bring a survival guide.3．What do the four walks have in common?A．They involve difficult climbing.B．They are for experienced walkers.C．They share the same start point.D．They are scheduled for the weekend.Do you ever get to the train station and realize you forgot to bring something to read? Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.Well, there’s a kiosk (小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.“You enter the fare gates (检票口) and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one-minute, a three-minute, or a five-minute story,” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt-like short story.”It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the program was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest,” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”Ridership on transit (交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit?Trost thinks so.“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories,” she says.And you’ll never be without something to read.4．Why did BART start the kiosk program?A．To promote the local culture.B．To discourage phone use.C．To meet passengers’ needs.D．To reduce its running costs.5．How are the stories categorized in the kiosk?A．By popularity.B．By length.C．By theme.D．By language.6．What has Trost been doing recently?A．Organizing a story contest.B．Doing a survey of customers.C．Choosing a print publisher.D．Conducting interviews with artists.7．What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future?A．It will close down.B．Its profits will decline.C．It will expand nationwide.D．Its ridership will increase.We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.8．What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?A．It guarantees the variety of food.B．It requires day-to-day care.C．It cuts the farm-to-table distance.D．It relies on farmer’s markets.9．What information does the convenient app offer?A．Real-time weather changes.B．Current condition of the plants.C．Chemical pollutants in the soil.D．Availability of pre-seeded pods.10．What can be concluded about BMF employees?A．They have a great passion for sports.B．They are devoted to community service.C．They are fond of sharing daily experiences.D．They have a strong environmental awareness.11．What does the text mainly talk about?A．BMF’s major strengths.B．BMF’s general management.C．BMF’s global influence.D．BMF’s technical standards.Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book byCatriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution (变革).In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code (代码) that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now-several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI-the technology companies and world leaders-so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with Al to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.12．What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．If read by someone poorly educated.B．If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.C．If written by someone less competent.D．If translated by someone unacademic.13．What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text?A．It is packed with complex codes.B．It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.C．It provides step-by-step instructions.D．It is intended for AI professionals.14．What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development?A．Observe existing regulations on it.B．Reconsider expert opinions about it.C．Make joint efforts to keep it under control.D．Learn from prior experience to slow it down.15．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To recommend a book on AI.B．To give a brief account of AI history.C．To clarify the definition of AI.D．To honor an outstanding AI expert.Overtourism Is For Real: How Can Y ou Help?Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations. 16 Certainly not. The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in today’s world. Here are some tips on making wise decisions tominimize pressure on the places we visit and improve our experience.●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With so many online posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you. 17●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it’s actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from. 18 Why not try a regional alternative or check out a popular destination’s lesser-known sights?● 19 Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush hour. You’ll compete with fewer tourists, save money, experience a different side of a popular place, and boost the economy when tourism is traditionally slower.Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege (荣幸). Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place. 20 You may be amazed how much closer you’ll feel to the people there.A．Visit during off-peak times.B．So, should we stop traveling?C．Travel for you and no one else.D．Can overtourism be avoided then?E．You can still find relatively undiscovered places.F．You’ll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it.G．Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting.二、完形填空When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to 21 , Italy was the clear winner.During my first visit to Italy, I 22 to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to 23 a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and 24 my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language 25 . After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how 26 Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to 27 me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small 28 of kindness that make a new country feel like home.As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my 29 quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional 30 , and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families 31 for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can 32 . These meals are always 33 by laughter and joy. Whatever 34 life in Italy might have, the problems are 35 once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family.21．A．study B．rent C．visit D．settle22．A．planned B．struggled C．refused D．happened23．A．string B．hang C．mix D．match24．A．improved B．assessed C．admired D．praised25．A．course B．barrier C．area D．test26．A．open-minded B．strong-willed C．warm-hearted D．well-informed27．A．remind B．allow C．persuade D．order28．A．tricks B．promises C．acts D．duties29．A．ambition B．success C．appetite D．growth30．A．costume B．dish C．symbol D．tale31．A．gather B．cheer C．leave D．wait32．A．put up with B．stand up for C．come up with D．make up for33．A．signaled B．confirmed C．represented D．accompanied34．A．disadvantages B．meanings C．surprises D．opportunities35．A．created B．forgotten C．understood D．identified三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2017年高考全国-II-卷英语听力答案及原文 (1)
2017年高考全国II 卷英语听力试题及答案（含听力原文）参考答案：1-5 BCACB6-10 ACCBA11-15 ABCAB16-20 BACABText 1M: Let's go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon.W: I certainly could enjoy the exercise, but I've agreed to go with Alice to buy some clothes.Text 2W: Hello, Mr. Smith. I'm afraid Dr. Brown won't be able to see you today.He's still waiting for a flight out of New York.He said he would meet you tomorrow afternoon. Is it OK?M: Sounds good. Thank you for calling.Text 3W: David, have you saved enough for the car?M: I have $20,000 now, and the car costs $25,000.My parents said they would like to help, but I don't want to use their money.Text 4W: Dr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my father is coming over to visit.And I need to show him around the city.M: Ok, Jane. But be sure to come back to work next week.Text 5M: Amy, my head is spinning! It must be a touch of the sun.W: You'd better lie back still for a while.Take it easy for the rest of the day, and stay in the shade. It's too hot today.Text 6M: Mom, this is going to take forever!Animal World will be on in 20 minutes.It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!W: I know, honey. But we have to wait in line to pay for these things we need.M: You promised we'd be home in time.W: Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon.Text 7M: Hi, Samantha. Do you have a minute?W: Hi, Richard. Come in, please.M: I’ve been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.W: I was at the weekly managers’meeting. How are things?M: Oh, splendid. I have some news.W: Good news?M: Wonderful news…to me, anyway!I've been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof. Hayes from Birmingham University.I'll join him in Mexico City. What do you think about that?W: Wonderful, Richard! Just what you’ve always wanted, isn't it?Does it mean that you'll leave soon?M: Next week. But before I go, I'd like to invite you out for dinner —just to thank you for all the help you gave me during mythree-month research work here.Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you?We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown.W: Fine with me.Text 8M: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?W: The one Prof. Lee uses in his course.M: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.W: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have it.W: No, they don't. I asked.M: Why don't you get it from the library?W: I've been trying for months, and it's always out.There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book.M: Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you?He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. I can borrow it from him for you.W: Oh, that'll be great! Thank you, Jim!Text 9W: Hello?M: Hello, Stella. This is Peter.W: Hi, Peter. Fancy hearing your voice! How are you?M: Couldn’t be better. I'm planning a trip to Memphis with my family this summer.W: Great! I'd love to host you here. When are you coming?M: We’ll leave Boston on June 20th, stay in St. Louis, Missouri for a week, and then fly to your city.We'd probably stay for five days with you and come back, for it's a two-week vacation.W: Is there anything special you'd like to do here?M: We'd love to explore Beale Street, the official home of the blues, where we'd listen to live music.We'd also like to visit Graceland, the popular museum in memory of Elvis Presley.But above all, we want to spend some time with you and your family.W: Of course! It's been ages since we met last time.Let's have a dinner party in my garden.M: Lovely! Oh, could you find for us a hotel near where you live?It doesn't have to be big, but I can't stand noise at bedtime.W: Sure.M: Thank you. See you soon.Text 10M: Hello, everyone. My name is John.I'm the teaching assistant for this lab session. Let me explain a little about it.As you may know already, it's a required meeting once a week.I expect you to do all the experiments and keep the results in your lab notebook.I'll collect the notebooks every two weeks.You'll be graded on lab notebooks and quizzes.But the most important information I want to give you now is about safety.First of all, you must wear shoes that cover your feet in the lab.Tennis shoes are OK. Also, don't wear loose clothes, long scarves, big necklaces, or loose belts —they get caught in something or fall into liquid.Another thing to do for safety is cleaning up.Be sure to put the waste in the correct containers.We can't mix liquid with paper. This is extremely important.I don't want any fires in this room.You are responsible for washing out your own lab equipment and putting it away.If you don't do this, I will take away points from your grade.Nobody's going to clean up after you. OK, any questions?。